refute

US /rɪˈfjuːt/
UK /rɪˈfjuːt/
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1.

réfuter, démentir

prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

:
These claims have been refuted by the evidence.
Ces affirmations ont été réfutées par les preuves.
It is difficult to refute his argument.
Il est difficile de réfuter son argument.
2.

nier, contester

deny the truth or accuracy of (a statement or theory).

:
He attempted to refute the allegations.
Il a tenté de réfuter les allégations.
The company refuted claims of unsafe practices.
L'entreprise a réfuté les allégations de pratiques dangereuses.